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YX18 VAE

2018 Kia Rio

Brown Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,174 mi
Last recorded53,174 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX18 VAE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 53,174 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 41,099 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 30,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 23,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 16,596 miles

small cracks in all four tyres treads

Pass 15 Mar 2021 9,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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YX18 VAE is a 2018 Kia Rio in Brown with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 30,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX18 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YX18 VAE registered?

YX18 VAE is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 April 2018.

Is YX18 VAE safe to buy?

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